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Drake Downs Belmont 65-46 - Match Report
Drake got 20 points from Bennett Stirtz as they ran past Belmont 65-46 on Sunday at Knapp Center.
Bettors who backed Drake were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.5 at sportsbooks.
Daniel Abreu had 15 points for Drake and Mitch Mascari chipped in with 9 points. Bennett Stirtz had 4 assists for them, while Isaiah Jackson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Belmont got a 11-point performance from Sam Orme, who was supported by 10 points from Brody Peebles. Drew Scharnowski had 3 assists in a losing cause for Belmont, while Drew Scharnowski grabbed 5 rebounds.
Drake led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Drake won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-21.
Next game, Drake takes its act on the road to face UIC looking for another win. For Belmont, they head on the road to face Northern Iowa.